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In 1979 Reed said "Saying 'I'm a Coney Island baby' at the end of that song is like saying I haven't backed off an inch. And don't you forget it." [ 8 ] [ 9 ] It is a direct continuation of the poem "The Coach and Glory of Love", written by Reed and published in the Fall 1971 edition of The Harvard Advocate .
1975's Coney Island Baby was dedicated to Reed's then-partner Rachel Humphreys, a transgender woman Reed dated and lived with for three years. [80] Humphreys also appears in the photos on the cover of Reed's 1977 "best of" album, Walk on the Wild Side: The Best of Lou Reed.
A chronological set from Lou Reed's first stint at RCA Records (1972–1975), Different Times is another anthology of his most famous work. The album collage and design were created by photographer/fine artist Daniel Arsenault. Naomi Taubleb was the art director and graphic designer on the packaging.
Humphreys is depicted reflected in Reed's sunglasses, and is credited in the liner notes as "René de la Bush." [5] Humphreys also served as the inspiration for certain songs on Reed's 1975 album Coney Island Baby. [9] [8] The title track ends with the lyrics: "I'd like to send this one out to Lou and Rachel, and all the kids at [Public School ...
Band Jury: Baroness’ Gina Gleason Defends Lou Reed and Metallica’s Lulu. ... Mary Gauthier – Coney Island Baby Lucinda Williams – Legendary Hearts Automatic – New Sensations
Retro is a compilation album by American rock musician Lou Reed, released on March 12, ... "Coney Island Baby" "Sweet Jane" (live) "Vicious" "Sally Can't Dance"
The Best of Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground is a compilation of some of Lou Reed's and ... "Coney Island Baby" (from Coney Island Baby, 1976) "I Love You, Suzanne ...
Rock and Roll Diary: 1967–1980 is a compilation album by Lou Reed. [5] It was released by Arista Records in 1980 as a double album split between tracks by the Velvet Underground and tracks by Reed, attempting to demonstrate the arc of his songwriting over the first fifteen years of his career.